Maintenance Technician

Publicis Groupe ANZ; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan (401K)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance staff and coordinate contractor activities in a large corporate office environment in New York. The role focuses on safety, reliability and timely execution of work orders across facilities.

You will supervise day‑to‑day maintenance, assist with workspace reconfigurations, moves, and small projects, and ensure compliance with safety and building standards. Strong communication and CMMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, workplace services, or a related field.
• Previous experience supervising maintenance staff, contractors, or vendors.
• Hands‑on experience with general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, and equipment layouts.
• Experience with ServiceNow or a similar work order/CMMS system.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle furniture, equipment, tools, and materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities and perform minor repairs.
• Assist with desk and workstation reconfigurations, furniture installation and relocation, and related building modifications.
• Manage small internal moves and supervise outside vendors for larger moves, relocations, installations, and workplace projects.
• Manage, prioritize, assign, and monitor ServiceNow work orders.
• Provide daily direction to maintenance staff and supervise contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to scope and quality expectations.
• Assist with routine inspections and preventive maintenance programs and identify potential building issues.
• Support small construction, renovation, furniture, and facilities improvement projects, including scheduling, vendor coordination, site access, and on‑site supervision.
• Read and interpret floor plans, equipment layouts, and related documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of mechanical systems and general building infrastructure.
• Ensure maintenance and project activities are performed in accordance with company, building, and applicable safety requirements.
• Provide professional and responsive support to employees and internal customers and communicate effectively regarding maintenance requests and workplace projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and demonstrate proficiency with ServiceNow and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Staff supervision

ServiceNow

Reading floor plans

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical & plumbing basics

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,200+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to the 114,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe’s long-term growth strategy — taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world’s largest Communications company. With 2023 net revenues of over 16 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with over 114,000 employees.

Our Guiding Principals

1)People first, driving success together.

2)Problem solving mindset.

3)Respect each other.

4)Partner & collaborate as one team.

Overview

Maintenance Technician provides hands‑on leadership to maintenance staff, coordinates contractors, and works closely with Facilities leadership and Building Management to maintain a safe, functional, and well‑maintained workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Supervise daily maintenance activities and perform minor repairs, including basic carpentry, furniture repairs, fixture replacement, and general building maintenance. Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and coordinate specialized repairs when needed.
• Workstation & Office Reconfigurations: Assist with desk and workstation reconfigurations, furniture installation and relocation, and related building modifications, including coordination of electrical, mechanical, and cabling requirements.
• Moves & Relocations: Manage small internal moves with an assigned team and supervise outside vendors for larger moves, relocations, installations, and workplace projects.
• Work Orders: Manage, prioritize, assign, and monitor ServiceNow work orders. Ensure requests are properly documented, completed, and closed within established service expectations.
• Team & Vendor Supervision: Provide daily direction to maintenance staff and supervise contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to scope and quality expectations.
• Preventive Maintenance: Assist with routine inspections and preventive maintenance programs and identify potential building issues before they become larger problems.
• Project Support: Support small construction, renovation, furniture, and facilities improvement projects, including scheduling, vendor coordination, site access, and on‑site supervision.
• Plans & Building Systems: Read and interpret floor plans, equipment layouts, and related documentation. Apply working knowledge of mechanical systems and general building infrastructure.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure maintenance and project activities are performed in accordance with company, building, and applicable safety requirements.
• Customer Service: Provide professional and responsive support to employees and internal customers and communicate effectively regarding maintenance requests and workplace projects.
• Documentation & Technology: Maintain accurate records of work performed and demonstrate proficiency with ServiceNow and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, workplace services, or a related field.
• Previous experience supervising maintenance staff, contractors, or vendors.
• Hands‑on experience with general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, and equipment layouts.
• Experience with ServiceNow or a similar work order/CMMS system.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle furniture, equipment, tools, and materials as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or vocational training in maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or a related trade.
• Relevant trade or facilities certification.
• Experience in a corporate office or large commercial building environment.
• Experience managing office moves, workstation reconfigurations, and facilities projects.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), preventive maintenance programs, and applicable safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.

Additional information

Compensation Range: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Publicis Groupe offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement(401(K)), wellness and other employee programs. For additional information regarding available benefits, please visit publicisconnections.com.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations.

Sponsorship is not available for this position."